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166 Van Buren, Chicago, IL 60604 Property Records

Cook County property record for 166 Van Buren, Chicago, IL 60604

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Details1,506,400 sqft · built 1911
Lot Size0.887 acres (38,654 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$30,581,000 (Apr 2018)
Tax Bill$4,570,216 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2026 Sale
Apr 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-16-229-002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-16-229-002
Alternative APN
  • 17-16-229-002-0000

Interior

Stories24 Stories
Building Area1,506,400 sqft Building Perimeter

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1911
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1911
Architectural StyleHigh Rise
Lot Area38,654 sqft (0.887 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address166 W VAN BUREN ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60605
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Local Zoning CodePD 829
Legal DescriptionS W (SHERMANS) SUB OF BLK98 IN SCHOOL SECTION ADD TO CHICAGO SUB IN SEC 16-39-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section16
Legal SubdivisionSHERMANS SUB
Legal Block98
Legal Lot Number9-24
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1099
Census Tract839100

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of October 19, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address175 W JACKSON BLVD, 2250, CHICAGO, IL 60604-2602
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 6, 2026Receiver's Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Apr 19, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 19, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 19, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201819023
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2026: Receiver's Deed, Transfer

Document TypeReceiver's Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 6, 2026
Property Address166 W VAN BUREN ST, CHICAGO, IL 60605-1011
Document Number0003710020
Instrument DateJan 27, 2026
Instrument2603710020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address410 10TH AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10001-1787

April 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 19, 2018
Property Address166 VAN BUREN, CHICAGO, IL 60604
Document Number1810919023
Instrument DateApr 12, 2018
Instrument10919023
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 1, 2018
Title CompanyCOMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$30,581.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address250 VESEY ST #15TH NEW YORK NY 102811052, 15TH, NEW YORK, NY 10281-1052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$21,538,246 (-0.57%) Land $1,449,525 Building $20,088,721$86,152,984 (-0.57%) Land $5,798,100 Building $80,354,884
2023$4,570,216.00 (+5.26%)$21,660,797 (+2.61%) Land $4,590,162 Building $17,070,635$86,643,188 (+2.61%) Land $18,360,648 Building $68,282,540
2022$4,341,769.00$21,109,104 Land $4,590,162 Building $16,518,942$84,436,416 Land $18,360,648 Building $66,075,768

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims15 (1978–2020)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 15
Most Recent ClaimMay 2020 · rainfall accumulation

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCHICAGO
serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 155 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,500 / 50
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Google Fiber, T-Mobile, Verizon, Zentro.

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